ANTONYMS (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

11. The truck was carrying a heavy load. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Light
Solution:Light - having little weight.

Heavy - having a lot of weight.

Big- large in size.

Massive - extremely large or heavy.

Large- of considerable or relatively great size.

12. I understand your plight. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Advantage
Solution:Advantage- a favourable or beneficial circumstance or condition.

Plight- a difficult or challenging situation or problem.

Predicament- a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Dilemma- a situation requiring a difficult choice between two options.

Quandary- a state of uncertainty or perplexity about what to do.

13. He just needs to calm down a wee bit. [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) agitate
Solution:Agitate-  to make someone feel angry.

Question-  to doubt or challenge something.

Dissipate- to disappear.

14. Managers who delegate reduce their work load. [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Retain
Solution:Retain - to keep or hold on to something.

Delegate- to entrust tasks or responsibilities to others.

Appoint- to officially assign a position or task to someone.

Nominate- to suggest or name someone  for a position or award.

Depute- to authorise someone to act on behalf of another.

15. Innate [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Learned
Solution:Learned- acquired through study or experience.

Innate- inborn or natural, present from birth.

Aquatic- relating to water or living in water.

Natural- existing naturally, not made or caused by humans.

Replete- filled or well-supplied with something.

16. Theirs is a clandestine affair. [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Known
Solution:Known - familiar or recognized.

Clandestine-secret or hidden from others.

Private- personal and not shared with others.

Sneaky- acting in a way that is secretive or dishonest.

Illicit - not permitted by law or rules.

17. The panel picked the candidates randomly for the interview. [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Systematically
Solution:Systematically- in a methodical and organized way.

Randomly- without a specific pattern or order.

Casually- in a relaxed and informal manner.

Unwillingly against one's will.

Incidentally- (something) happening by chance.

18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence. [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Taking a BRISK walk can often induce a feeling of well-being.

 

Correct Answer: (a) Slow
Solution:Slow-moving or proceeding at a low speed.

Brisk- quick and active.

Late- night happening late at night, usually after midnight.

Quick-moving or happening with speed.

Dusky- somewhat dark in color, often referring to the dim light at the end of the day.

19. Partial [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Unbiased
Solution:Unbiased - fair and impartial, without showing favoritism or prejudice.

Partial-  having a biased or unfair preference for one side.

Unjust- not fair or just.

Prejudiced- having an unfair opinion about someone.

Doubtful- not confident about something.

20. Trivial issues have always interested our boss. [SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Significant
Solution:Significant-important, meaningful, or having a notable impact.

Trivial - small or unimportant.

Fierce - intense, aggressive, or strong in a way that shows a lot of emotion of energy.

Hopeful- feeling optimistic about a situation.

Common - ordinary or usual.